On Monday in Detroit, Mich., a so-called “sickout” strike left nearly two-thirds of the city’s public school system closed as teachers instead rallied together to address health and safety concerns. The city’s mayor and other authorities heard the demands of the teachers, which also prompted a public response from Mayor Mike Duggan. The sickout caught […]
The Wall Street Journal reports, the city of Detroit has filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy. Sources say Detroit could go into bankruptcy as early as Friday. Governor Rick Snyder approved Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr request on Tuesday July 16. More from WSJ.com, Detroit’s deficit is $18 billion dollars, $11 billion is unsecured including the pensions and retiree health […]
